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Custom Patch Types

Every custom patch type has its own strengths. Embroidery gives raised texture, while woven patches hold tiny text. PVC shrugs off water, and chenille brings a soft varsity feel.

Pick a style below to see materials, sizes, borders and backings. Still deciding? Read our guide to the types of patches or simply ask our team for advice.

Custom embroidered patches with a stitched eagle and mountain design and navy merrowed borders

Embroidered Patches

Classic stitched patches on a twill base with merrowed or heat-cut borders. Built for logos, uniforms, teams and clubs.

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Custom PVC patches in soft rubber with raised 3D mountain and shield designs

PVC Patches

Soft rubber patches molded in flat 2D or sculpted 3D layers. Water-resistant, flexible and made for gear that works hard.

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Custom woven patches with fine lettering and a detailed mountain scene on a flat damask weave

Woven Patches

Thin, flat patches woven from fine damask thread. They hold small text and fine lines that embroidery can't reach.

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Custom chenille patches with fuzzy yarn letters and a star on layered felt backgrounds

Chenille Patches

Soft, fuzzy loop-yarn patches on layered felt. The classic look for letterman jackets, team gear and retro merch.

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Custom leather hat patches with debossed and laser engraved mountain logos in tan and brown leather

Leather Patches

Genuine or faux leather patches, debossed, laser engraved or printed. A rugged, upscale look for hats, jackets and vests.

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Custom Velcro patches in embroidered and PVC styles with hook backing on a gray studio surface

Velcro Patches

Hook-and-loop patches you can swap in seconds. Choose embroidered, PVC or woven fronts for uniforms, backpacks and tactical gear.

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Custom iron on patches in embroidered and woven styles laid out beside a folded denim jacket

Iron-On Patches

Patches with a heat-seal adhesive backing that bonds to cotton, denim and canvas. Made to your design in embroidered, woven or chenille.

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Custom hat patches in embroidered, woven and PVC styles arranged beside a plain navy trucker cap

Hat Patches

Patches sized for the front crown of caps and trucker hats. Embroidered, woven or PVC, with sew-on, iron-on or hook backing.

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Custom name patches in oval, rectangle and name tape formats with embroidered first names

Name Patches

Embroidered name patches and name tapes for uniforms, workwear and tactical gear. One name or hundreds, with iron-on, sew-on or hook backing.

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Large custom back patches with embroidered mountain and eagle designs laid flat beside a denim jacket

Back Patches

Large patches built for the back of jackets and vests. Embroidered or chenille, with stitch density planned to keep big designs flat.

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Custom clothing patches on a folded hoodie, denim jacket and cap for a small apparel brand

Clothing Patches

Logo patches for apparel brands, merch lines and promotional events. Woven, embroidered, PVC or leather, made to your brand colors.

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Rows of identical wholesale patches with an embroidered shield design stacked on a workbench

Wholesale Patches

Bulk custom patches for resellers, promotional product companies and apparel brands, with consistent quality from the first run to every reorder.

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